Don't meet me in your next life.

But his reaction told her that he agreed with his grandmother's approach, didn't he?

Xiang Yi couldn't help but smile bitterly when she thought of how stubborn the Shao family was.

Shao Yunting, what is it about me that you still like? What exactly do you like about me?

"Miss Yi, lunch is ready."

Aunt Liu knocked on the door and came in, placing a tray on the bedside table.

Xiang Yi threw off the covers, got out of bed, put on her slippers, and went to the dining room.

Aunt Liu brought out all the food.

"Miss Yi, please eat more to replenish your energy."

"Thank you," Xiang Yi said politely.

"You're welcome. Please enjoy your meal. Just let me know if you need anything." After saying this, Aunt Liu quietly left the restaurant.

After finishing her meal quietly, Xiang Yi lay down on the bed.

I'm going to go back to sleep for a while.

She didn't know how much time had passed when she heard the sound of a car engine coming from downstairs.

It must be that Shao Yunting is back.

She propped herself up and sat up, then went downstairs.

The corner of the stairs.

"Aze, why are you leaving get off work so early today?"

"Um!"

Shao Zeming responded casually, tossed the keys aside in the entryway, and took off his suit jacket.

He changed out of his slippers and walked towards the living room, where he met Xiang Yiyi's gaze.

Xiang Yi saw that he looked exhausted and was in a bad mood.

Did you drink last night?

"You really want me to get drunk?" Shao Zeming retorted, his tone thick with hostility.

Xiang Yi frowned but didn't reply.

At this moment, Shao Yunting came downstairs.

Upon seeing him, Shao Zeming's eyes darkened. He gave Xiang Yiyi a cold glance, then turned and went upstairs.

His steps were hurried, as if he were fleeing for his life.

Xiang Yi stared at his departing figure with a puzzled look, then turned to Shao Yunting. "What's wrong with him? He's acting strangely."

Shao Yunting curled his lips slightly, revealing a mocking smile. "What can he do? He was drowning his sorrows at a bar last night, got drunk by his friends, and is still aching all over. Don't you think that's strange?"

"I see, then he seems quite pitiful!"

Xiang Yi nodded in sudden realization.

"Yi Yi, I'm hungry! Cook me a bowl of noodles." Shao Yunting suddenly grabbed her arm in a coquettish manner, blinking his beautiful peach blossom eyes.

"..." Xiang Yi paused for a moment, then smiled.

She pulled her hand away and turned to go into the kitchen.

......

When Xiang Yi cooked noodles and brought them to the table, Shao Yunting was already sitting at the table waiting for her.

She walked up to him and handed him a glass of hot milk.

"Drink some milk first."

"You feed me!" Shao Yunting raised an eyebrow, his eyes full of mockery. "I don't care, I want you to feed me!"

"I've never served a man before!" Xiang Yi pouted, ignoring him. "Hurry up and drink it, or I won't feed you anymore."

"I don't want to eat this." Shao Yunting pouted, looking at her with a wronged expression.

"Fine, don't eat it then!"

"Is this how you treat your benefactor?"

"..."

Xiang Yi glared at him, then took the milk and went into the kitchen.

Seeing this, Shao Yunting hurriedly followed after him.

Seeing his expression, Xiang Yi sighed helplessly, "Shao Yunting, I'm telling you, you don't need to be so submissive, okay?"

Shao Yunting pursed his lips, "That's how I show how much I value you."

He only ever fawned over those he loved!

This is his basic principle in life!

However, in front of a certain woman, he is truly willing to be a docile little lamb.

Xiang Yi handed him the milk, but Shao Yunting did not take it immediately.

Seeing this, Xiang Yi thought he was unhappy, so she brought the milk to her lips and gulped it down.

"Is this enough? Are you satisfied?"

"..." Shao Yunting's face darkened. "Yi Yi, I don't mind if you feed me a few more sips."

Don't push your luck!

"..."

"If you don't drink it, I'm not going to care about you anymore, I'll drink it myself!"

Xiang Yi made a move to take the cup back, but Shao Yunting snatched it away first and then drank it all in one gulp.

Upon seeing this, Xiang Yi couldn't help but laugh.

"Alright, alright, you've finished drinking. Go back to your room and rest for a while!"

Upon hearing this, Shao Yunting raised an eyebrow, seemingly somewhat displeased.

Xiang Yiyi assumed he was being chased away because of her, and frowned unhappily. "Go back to your room, or I won't be polite!"

Shao Yunting remained motionless, still staring intently at her.

He felt uncomfortable looking at Xiang Yiyi. For some reason, he always felt that there was something hidden in Xiang Yiyi's eyes.

Xiang Yi felt uneasy under his gaze and finally gave in.

"Okay, okay, I'll go then!"

She grabbed the milk and bread and hurried upstairs.

As soon as she reached the second floor, she heard Shao Yunting call out to her, "Yi Yi!"

Xiang Yi paused, then stopped.

He also called her Yi Yi.

Aside from their initial transaction, they had no further interaction.

She really couldn't understand what tricks this man was playing.

Just because he treats her well doesn't mean he'll ask her to do those things just because he likes her.

Xiang Yi pursed her lips and then turned her head away.

"Is there anything else you need?"

Shao Yunting stood up and walked up to her.

His face was close to her cheek, his breath brushing against her skin.

Xiang Yi's heart pounded, and she couldn't help but recall the image of his thin lips lingering on hers.

Shao Yunting reached out and put his arm around her waist, whispering, "From now on, will you come to the company with me every weekend? I want you to spend more time with me."

"I'm busy!"

Xiang Yi rejected him without hesitation, answering directly without even thinking.

She really doesn't have time.

She had promised Lin Yuxiao that she would help him investigate her father's car accident years ago, but she hadn't found out yet.

She has no time to spend with this guy.

Besides, he never showed up once during the years she didn't know him.

Now, suddenly he's saying he misses her.

Xiang Yi smiled coldly.

Would a selfish man like him miss her?

"Don't refuse me! I don't want to be separated from you again!"

"If you don't want to break up with me, go find your fiancée yourself, stop bothering me, okay?"

"She's not good enough! I only want you!"

"you......"

"She's just my sister!"

"You Shao family people are all like this. When you want something, you pursue it relentlessly, and when you don't want it, you trample on it mercilessly. I really don't want to see people like you again."

Xiang Yi became more and more excited as she spoke, and in the end, she even became somewhat incoherent.

"What did you say?"

Shao Yunting was a little confused.

"You're saying I'm nothing more than your plaything?"

"Isn't that right?"

Xiang Yi gave a cold laugh.

She didn't know whether she should cry or laugh.

That man's words were really hurtful.

"Plaything?" Shao Yunting's eyes dimmed instantly. "Saying those two words really hurt me deeply."

Xiang Yi's heart skipped a beat.

How could she forget that he was a proud noble young master? How could she humiliate him like this!

"I..." She opened her mouth, but couldn't utter a single word of explanation.

Shao Yunting's gaze was as dark as the night.

He reached out and grasped Xiang Yi's slender arm. "Yi Yi, do you really hate me that much?"